Internet of Things
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Device Shadow
Quick Definition
Virtual cloud representation of IoT device state
Full Definition
A virtual representation of an IoT device state in the cloud that persists even when the device is offline.
Examples
AWS IoT Device Shadow, offline state sync, twin devices
Related Terms
iot
digital-twin
More Internet of Things Terms
Digital Twin
Virtual replica of physical objects updated with real-time data
Device Management
Provisioning and maintaining IoT devices throughout lifecycle
Smart Grid
IoT-enhanced electrical grid with sensors for power distribution
Connected Vehicle
Internet-connected vehicle communicating with infrastructure
Z-Wave
Wireless protocol for home automation on sub-GHz frequencies
LPWAN
Long-range low-power wireless network for IoT